Children & Family Ministry Network

Welcome! Our mission is to promote healthy ministry by supporting Children's Ministry Leaders in becoming known, connected, and resourced. Here, you will learn about our ministry's organization, the people available to assist you, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

Our ministry is dedicated to serving you through the following primary channels:

NETWORK
EVENTS
RESOURCES

Networks

Join our PacNWC space at LunchBox.group for all the latest news, events, resources, and information about children and family ministry.  

LunchBox

We meet monthly via Zoom hosted by our Family Ministry Commission. For the full schedule and link to meets join us at Lunchbox.group.  

Network Meetings

Children and Family Ministry Commission

The Children and Family Ministry Commission is a group of people caring and advocating for our Children and Family Ministry leaders in the Pacific Northwest Conference. We desire to build connections between local leaders, support churches and communities, and provide access to relevant training and resources. 

Feel free to contact any of these leaders for support with questions or just to connect.

Anna Carlson
Cascades Camp, Yelm WA

Deanna Carlson
Life Covenant Church, Helena WA

Nancy de Jong
Pine Lake Covenant, Sammamish, WA

Jen Milisten
Lettered Streets Covenant, Bellingham, WA

Lynette Sanchez
Countryside Community Church, Portland OR

Angela McCann
Cascade Covenant Church, North Bend, WA

Torina Salcedo
Kent Covenant Church, Kent, WA

Erik Cave
PacNWC Staff Liaison

Children’s Ministry Directory

To find out who is close to you, click below
and connect with another leader today!

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Annual Events

  • Back view of a woman with long hair attending the NextGen Conference, with a logo and text overlay.

    NextGEN Conference

    JANUARY

    The NextGen Conference is designed for all children, youth, and young adult ministry leaders to find connections, develop leadership skills, be inspired, and be empowered to continue investing in the next generation. You can expect dynamic teaching, passionate worship, breakout sessions led by pace-setting leaders, and opportunities to develop vital relationships. We create this space to partner with you as you engage your call to ministry. 

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    NextGEN Ministry Leaders Retreat

    MARCH

    Held at Cascades amp and Conference Center, this is a real invitation to come and rest. This event is designed for key youth, children, and family ministry leaders from PacNWC churches.  This includes paid and unpaid staff, interns, and volunteers who carry the weight of leadership with their ministry.

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  • Group of diverse people gathered on stage at a conference, with a large cross and two screens behind them displaying the event name, for the 135th Annual Meeting of the Keystone Conference.

    Annual Celebration

    APRIL

    The Pacific Northwest Conference hosts an annual celebration where churches and their members gather for worship, fellowship, and strategic planning. This event features worship services, workshops, and opportunities to connect with other leaders while observing the activities of the broader conference. Attendees find the celebration inspiring and spiritual, providing a valuable time to connect with God and fellow church members.

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    Ministries Families Retreat

    OCTOBER

    You are invited to a fall retreat focused on connecting with Jesus and fellow ministry colleagues from the Pacific Northwest Conference. We hope these three days will bring refreshment, renewal, and reconnection.

    Everyone involved in ministry at any level in the PacNWC is welcome. This retreat offers a chance to grow in your relationship with Jesus, bond with friends, and enjoy the beauty of our conference campgrounds.

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One-On-One Coaching

Coaching is the act of coming alongside another to support them in their journey.  Our coaches are trained and ready to help you through the highs and lows of life in youth ministry. Topics are set by coachee and can include personal coaching, long term coaching, advising on specific youth ministry programs and goals, and processing difficult situations.

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